Giddey starred for the Bulls in a high-pace preseason showcase, posting 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in 29 minutes as Chicago locked him in for four years at $100 million. He opened with 19 points by halftime, mixed 3s with drives and earned a place on the highlight reel with a fastbreak connection to Matas Buzelis and a non-counted 60-foot heave that amplified his confidence. A heated exchange with Cam Johnson added edge to a night that still left the Bulls optimistic about a Giddey-led future alongside White.